Missouri casino ballot question challenged

15 August 2008

"Both lawsuits seek to block the measure from being on the Nov. 4 ballot, arguing that the measure covers more than one subject in violation of the Missouri Constitution. Cape Girardeau businessman David Knight and Rep. Ray Salva, D-Sugar Creek, are the lead plaintiffs in one lawsuit; the other was filed on behalf of two St. Louis-area residents and is backed by Casino Watch, a group that has consistently opposed the expansion of gambling in Missouri.

"The lawsuit filed on behalf of Knight and Salva also challenges the proposal based on other sections of the Missouri Constitution and state law.

"...But an attorney for the Yes for Schools First Coalition, the casino company-backed committee sponsoring the initiative, said the lawsuits raise no new issues..."

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